Online / Distance Learners
For
Students
RIT distance learners are provided equal
library services and are entitled to all library resources and services
available through the Library's web
site.
For
Faculty
Library Resources & Support
In the rapidly evolving technology of library resources, it is a
challenge to keep abreast of new products and developments. Below
is a library resource and services guide to assist you in navigating
quickly and efficiently to avoid information overload.
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Research
- research guides and instruction - very useful
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RIT Campus Resources & Support Services
Articles
Librarian
and Faculty Partnerships for Distance Education - by Holly Heller-Ross,
MC Journal: The Journal of Academic Media Librarianship,
v4#1, Summer 1996:57-68 - excellent
Distance Learning
Bibliographical Resources
Electronic
Course Reserves
A useful way to provide course materials for student
access anytime and from any location.
Research
Databases
Wallace Library has purchased over
145 online database products, many of which contain full-text
materials and encompass journals, magazines, newspapers, conference
proceedings, newswires, encyclopedias, medical books, reports, case
studies, statistical data, TV and radio transcripts, statutes, legal
information...and much more. Database descriptions
are annotated and listed by subject area.
These databases will provide you and your students with the
most current readings for your research and course materials.
A variety of digital image collections
are available including Polish Posters, Art Museum Image Consortium
(AMICO) (50,000 works from North American art museums), AP Photo
Archive (700,000 photographs) and more.
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How
to create durable links to full text journal articles and
books featured in the library's databases
Have you ever
wanted to directly point your students to an online journal
article or book chapter but haven't been sure how to because
the link that worked for your session doesn't work when you
refer back to it later?
Via a durable link someone can click
on an article or book link provided on a syllabus, email,
webpage, or myCourses and go directly to the item they need
to read. Here is a step-by-step guide.
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Information
Delivery Services
IDS Express Service - RIT Library's
interlibrary loan system includes document ordering, tracking, and
a delivery system for both Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service and home
delivery of library materials to off-campus distance learners. Advantages
of IDS Express: It is easier to submit requests. Enter your name,
address, delivery preferences, and other personal information only
once, at the time of your first request (You may update your record
whenever needed). You may place requests, check the status of your
requests, renew materials, and communicate with the Information
Delivery Services (IDS) office through your Web browser. There is
an option to receive many articles electronically via the Web.
IDS
Express guide
Library Instruction
and Consultation
- Reference
Instruction Services - includes course-specific, basic
library skills, and database instruction, faculty consultations
and library tours
- Research
Assistance - by subject or discipline, collection development
and instruction.
- Reference
Liaison Services - curriculum assistance, impact statements
for new programs including accreditation support documentation,and
informational sessions (hands-on workshops, informal coffee hours
and visiting-librarian presentations)
PowerPoint Resources
Overview
Using PowerPoint in the online environment requires rethinking certain
aspects of using this presentation software.
- PowerPoint Tutorials - basic to advanced
- Considerations in creating your PowerPoint presentations for
Electronic Reserve use or printing for coursepacks:
- Colors
- Use a minimum of colors & distinctive color contrasts
- Lighter backgrounds with black letters will be easier
to read
- Bright colors tend to emphasize an important message
or element
- Typefaces and graphics
- Small or cramped graphics will be difficult to read
- Charts / Graphs - show trends rather than a detailed
area
- Avoid using all caps in large blocks of type - difficult
to read
- Use simple, block and sans serif fonts - Helvetica,
Tahoma - easier to read
- Avoid superimposing words over graphics - impairs readability
Web Resources
Writing
Resources
Maintained by Susan Mee
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